Ivy Tech Fort Wayne branch leader chosen

8:29 PM,
Nov. 8, 2012

Written by

Eric Weddle
eweddle@jconline.com

A lifelong Clinton County resident will lead Ivy Tech Community College's newest branch here.

Susie Trees will be director when the site opens for classes in fall 2013, it was announced Thursday. Trees, a Ivy Tech coordinator for dual credit high school programs, will oversee up to 2,000 students. The center is expected to become a pathway for county residents to transfer into a four-year college or earn workplace certifications.

"I love this town. I was born here, and I was raised here," Trees said during an event at city hall. "I'm so thankful for the opportunities that good schools and good ...